Mercedes-Maybach shares US pricing for new EQS 680 SUV
Six months after unveiling the EQS 680 SUV – Mercedes-Maybach’s first all-electric model – the ultra-lux sub-brand has shared US pricing… and it’s not cheap. That said, this is the top-tier version of the all-electric SUV from a brand that is already known for its utmost quality and performance.
Mercedes-Maybach operates as a sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz, whose name is globally associated with the luxury and unique design features only the most well-off customers can enjoy.
We’ve seen Maybach gain notoriety under the Mercedes-Benz umbrella over the past decade, finding a Rolodex of suitors interested in unique and high-end versions of the Mercedes S-Class and other combustion models. However, Maybach has been flirting with the idea of luxury electric vehicles since 2016, when it shared the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 – a 2+2 electric coupé concept with 200 miles of range. Maybach followed up in 2018 with an electric SUV concept called the Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury.
That said, the first official Mercedes-Maybach BEV would not arrive until this past April, when it was unveiled to Electrek and other media in Lisbon. While the original EQS 680 SUV was clad with chrome and Maybach logos EVERYWHERE, the automaker followed up with a sleeker, darker “Night Series” this past May.
Today, Mercedes-Maybach shared US pricing of the EQS 680 SUV, which also includes the murdered out black version… only for an extra $25,000.
Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV pricing starts at $180k
You read that correctly. No one said top-tier quality and performance come cheap, but Maybach’s first crack at an EV does have a lot of exciting technology to offer. Described by its makers as “an automotive masterpiece,” the Maybach EQS 680 SUV is equipped with dual motors that deliver an output of 84 kW, 649 hp, and 700 lb-ft of torque. Here are some additional specs we first learned during the April unveiling:
| EQS 680 SUV | |
| Drive configuration | 4MATIC AWD |
| Powertrain | Dual motor |
| Output | 484 kW (649 hp) |
| Torque | 700 ft-lb |
| Acceleration (0-60 mph) | 4.1 seconds |
| Top speed | 130 mph |
| Range (provisional WLTP) | up to 600 km (373 miles) |
| Onboard charger | 9.6 kW |
| AC Charge time (0-100%) | 12.75 hours |
| DC fast charging max | 200 kW |
| DC charging (10-80%) | 31 minutes |
| Range after 15 mins DCFC | up to 220 km (137 mi) (WLTP) |
| Length / width (w/o mirrors) / height | 201.7″ / 80.1″ / 67.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 126.4″ |
| Turning radius (rear-axle steering 10°) | 36.1″ |
| Cargo capacity | 15.3 cubic-feet |
| Combined power consumption (provisional values) |
24.4-22.5 kWh/100 km |
The SUV comes standard with AIRMATIC Air Suspension, an adaptive damping system, and rear-axle steering with a steering angle of up to 10 degrees. Its cabin features Mercedes’ unique MBUX Hyperscreen across the dash, as well as scenting capabilities throughout the interior in the Air Balance package, complete with its own unique fragrance called “No. 12 MOOD Ebony.”
The rear seats come with Nappa leather upholstery exclusive to Maybach, adding comfort to the front and rear Executive seats that include ventilation, massagers, and neck and shoulder heating capabilities. Customers can also opt for the Executive Rear Seat Package Plus, which adds calf massages while you recline and sip champagne from the interior’s removable mini fridge.
Of course it has a fridge; it’s $180,000!
Future Maybach EQS SUV customers in the US can choose between the five-seat option or the four-seat Executive Rear Seat Package Plus with no change in pricing. Speaking of pricing, here’s how it breaks down:
As you can see from the specs above, we previously only had the provisional WLTP range, but according to the Mercedes-Benz USA website, the range appears to be closer to 280 miles, assuming that’s EPA official. Starting today, US customers can order their new Maybach EQS 680 SUV based on the pricing above. The EVs will be built at Mercedes-Benz plants in Alabama in a “net carbon neutral manner.” What do we think?
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Germany is about to become home to Europe’s largest battery storage system – a massive 1 gigawatt (GW) / 4 gigawatt-hour (GWh) project in Jänschwalde, Brandenburg.
LEAG Clean Power GmbH and Fluence Energy GmbH, a subsidiary of US-based Fluence Energy (NASDAQ: FLNC), are teaming up to build the “GigaBattery Jänschwalde 1000.” The four-hour system will use Fluence’s Smartstack technology, its latest large-scale energy storage solution.
Once complete, Europe’s largest battery storage project will play a key role in stabilizing Germany’s grid and storing renewable power for when the sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing. It’s designed to deliver essential grid services, support energy trading, and boost energy security as the country phases out fossil fuels.
LEAG’s broader “GigawattFactory” plan combines solar and wind farms with flexible power plants and large-scale batteries across Germany’s Lusatian energy region. “By constructing gigascale storage facilities, we’re addressing one of the biggest challenges of the energy transition: ensuring constant power regardless of the availability of renewable energies,” said Adi Roesch, CEO of the LEAG Group.
Fluence CEO Julian Nebreda described the project as a “milestone for the energy future of Germany and Europe,” adding that it demonstrates how collaboration and cutting-edge technology can “transform the foundation of our economy and our everyday lives.”
The German government recently reaffirmed the importance of storage in building a secure and affordable clean power system. With this 4 GWh giant, LEAG and Fluence are implementing that priority in one of Europe’s most coal-heavy regions.
Read more: Battery boom: 5.6 GW of US energy storage added in Q2
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The GV90 will be the brand’s largest, most luxurious SUV yet. With its official debut coming up, a production version of the Genesis GV90 was spotted in public for the first time, offering a closer look at the stunning SUV.
The Genesis GV90 is a stunning flagship SUV
Genesis vehicles already have a unique design that’s hard to miss. The big Creste Grille, Two-Line Quad Lamps, and smooth character lines offer a refined, luxurious look, but Genesis is planning to take it to the next level with the GV90.
The GV90 is an “ultra-luxe, state-of-the-art SUV,” according to Genesis. It will be the luxury brand’s new flagship vehicle and first full-size electric SUV.
We got our first look at the flagship SUV last March after Genesis unveiled the Neolun concept at the New York Auto Show.
The GV90 has been spotted out in public several times now, even flashing high-end features like coach doors and adaptive air suspension, but now, we are finally getting our first look at the production version in real life.
A new video from HealerTV shows the production version of the Genesis GV90 in action. Although it’s still covered in camo, you can see a few slight design changes from the concept shown last year.
The headlights and grille appear closer in design to its current vehicles, but other than that, the GV90 looks essentially the same up front as the Neolun concept.
Since it’s still covered, it’s hard to see where the headlights are connected at this point. From the side and rear, the GV90 looks identical to the concept.
Genesis has yet to announce an official launch date, but the GV90 could debut by the end of the year with sales expected to kick off in mid-2026.
The flagship SUV is rumoured to be the first vehicle to debut on Hyundai’s new eM platform, which it claims will “provide 50% improvement in driving range” compared to its current EVs. It will also serve as a tech beacon, featuring Hyundai’s most advanced connectivity and safety tech.
We will learn official prices and final specs soon, but one thing is for sure: it won’t be cheap. The Genesis GV90 is expected to start at around $100,000, but higher trims could cost significantly more with added features and options.
Genesis is also introducing its first hybrid, the GV80, next year, followed by its first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) based on the GV70. The EREV is expected to launch in late 2026 or early 2027. There’s also an off-road SUV in the works, which will likely arrive as a 2027 model.
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